Ratan Tata, a major figure in Indian business and philanthropy, died on October 9 at the age of 86. His legacy continues through his family, many of whom are prominent in business and various industries.

The Tata family has been a driving force behind several important companies and its members continue to play important roles in various industries.

His death is seen as a great loss to the Tata family and the country as people remember him for his vision, kindness and role in India’s development.

The Tata family is one of India’s most influential business dynasties, known for founding and growing the Tata Group into a global conglomerate.

Rooted in the pioneering spirit of Nusserwanji Tata, who transitioned from priesthood to business, the Tata family is seen as the driving force behind many transformative ventures.

Ratan Tata, who died a bachelor, is survived by many members of his extended family, whose names were mentioned in the announcement of his death.

Here is a look at Ratan Tata’s family members

1. Simone Tata, Ratan Tata’s stepmother, is a French-Swiss Catholic who married Naval Tata in 1955 and settled in Mumbai. She is a former director of Lakme and chairman of Trent, a Tata company. Simone is credited with overseeing the sale of Lakme to Hindustan Unilever and using the money to expand Trent. She is also the mother of Noel Tata, the current chairman of Trent, which runs the Westside retail chain.
2. Jimmy Tata, The younger brother of Ratan Tata, who is known for his privacy and simple lifestyle. The second child of Naval Tata and Soonoo Commissariat. He lives in a modest two-bedroom apartment in Colaba and was once described as an excellent squash player.
3. Noel Tata, Ratan’s half-brother, is chairman of Trent, while his wife, Aloo, is the daughter of Pallonji Mistry of Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Aloo’s brother, Cyrus Mistry, succeeded Ratan as chairman of Tata Sons but was later ousted. There was speculation that Noel Ratan could succeed Tata, but eventually N Chandrasekaran was chosen.
4. Ratan Tata’s half-sisters, Shireen and Deanna Jejeebhoy, are from their mother Soonoo’s second marriage to Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy. Information about their other sister, Geeta, remains unknown.
5. Noel Tata’s daughters, Leah and Maya, are both involved in Tata’s companies. Leah is working with the Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), while Maya, said to be a favorite of Ratan Tata, has been instrumental in launching the Tata Neu app.
6. Noel’s son Neville married Manasi Kirloskar, and they have two children, Jamset Tata and Tiana Tata. Neville focuses on Trent’s Zudio brand, while Manasi is involved in Kirloskar’s operations.
7. Leah, Maya and Neville have reportedly been appointed as trustees of the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust and the Sir Ratan Tata Trust, which handle the philanthropic efforts of the Tata family.